On the left of this photo of some of Flume's studio gear, his Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 MIDI Keyboard Controller can be seen. He says:
> Setting up the new space
...which implies he's building a new studio, or rearranging his current studio space.

During Ed Sheeran's live performance of *Shape of You* for the 59th GRAMMYs, his MIDI keyboard controller is the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49. It can be seen to the right at the [0:17 mark](https://youtu.be/uPvARJW_iVI?t=17s) of the video.
At the [0:19 mark](https://youtu.be/uPvARJW_iVI?t=19s) he plays notes using the keyboard, which then get looped using his [Chewie II looper pedal](http://equipboard.com/pros/ed-sheeran/chewie-2).

In this Facebook photo posted by Caspa, his Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard controller can be seen amidst his studio gear setup. The configuration of the knobs on the keyboard compared to where the octaves land distinguish it from the S61 61-key version. Photo posted Oct 4, 2014.

In this Instagram photo posted by Joris Voorn, it can be seen that he uses the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 midi keyboard controller, which sits in front of his [Apple display](http://equipboard.com/items/apple-thunderbolt-display).

Lido's Instagram shows a photo of his Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard Controller, sent to him by NI. He says, "S/o @nativeinstruments for the lil care-package. This thing is sweeeet" (from Jan 2015).

In this Instagram photo posted by Slander, their production setup can be seen. Their midi keyboard is a Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49 Keyboard Controller. They caption the photo, "you don't need a crazy studio setup to make great music.. most of our songs were made at a kitchen table.. trusting your ears and believing in yourself are entirely more important than a good sounding room.. never give up on your sound!"

This midi keyboard is used by Tim in a clip he uploaded to instagram title "How to make a riff" first playing the riff on the keyboard then playing the riff on his guitar. The riff is from Polyphia's song titled, Goose.

Description

The KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series combines smart, elegantly designed keyboards with advanced control software to form a fully integrated centerpiece for studio and stage – matchless control over all your software instruments from one award-winning keyboard. The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is constantly evolving, and the latest software update is the biggest yet. It introduces Native Kontrol Standard® (NKS) – a new plug-in format which unlocks KOMPLETE KONTROL so that third-party instruments can access the Light Guide, Smart Play features, and more – with all instrument parameters intelligently mapped. VST support opens the gates to your entire software instrument library.

It allows VST and KONTAKT instrument developers to integrate their plug-ins with KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE at the same deep level as KOMPLETE Instruments. This means that even instruments not built by NI can be fully integrated in the KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE browsers, with instrument parameters intelligently mapped straight out of the box. NKS instruments can access the Light Guide, Smart Play features, and the full creative potential of KOMPLETE KONTROL. And what’s more, the NKS version of an instrument will be a free update for existing owners.

Unified Browsing with KOMPLETE KONTROL
Dig deep into thousands of sounds with ease, thanks to the unified browsing workflow of KOMPLETE KONTROL – limitless inspiration in a single plug-in. Search for sounds across all KOMPLETE Instruments using musical tags and keywords. Just press the Browse button, turn the push encoder to select your instrument, choose a sound, and go. The keyboard and all its features remain fully functional even when in Browse mode – never stop performing.

Automatic Parameter Mapping
Native Map® technology guarantees you don't need to worry about mapping KOMPLETE Instrument parameters ever again. Each KOMPLETE Instrument was mapped in-house by Native Instruments’ sound designers. All essential parameter names and values load instantly on the Clear View display, and are intuitively grouped into pages. The result: You see exactly what you’re editing directly on the hardware, whether it’s EQ in kHz or the exact frequency of a filter cutoff – without any setup time.

Expert Guidance
Use the Light Guide to identify drum cells, key switches, phrases, and more at a glance – play every KOMPLETE Instrument in full color. In scale mode, notes in the scale light up on the keyboard, with the root lit even brighter – perfect if you aren't a trained keyboard player. In chord or arpeggiator mode, all triggered notes light up when you press a key, so you always know exactly what’s happening.

Performance Features

Multi-purpose Touchstrips
Deliver dynamic performances with two ultra-sensitive touch strips. They can mimic the behavior of pitch and mod wheels, and physical objects like springs and bouncing balls for interesting modulation curves. Or create instant shifts with different stepped settings.

Arpeggiator
KOMPLETE KONTROL’s arpeggiator turns one note into a full musical performance. The eight controller knobs manage parameters such as direction, rate, rhythm, patterns, and variations. Best of all, the output of the arpeggiator can be recorded as individual MIDI notes for post-performance editing.

Scales
The integrated scale mapping features give you instant access to a world of melody. See notes of the currently selected scale lit on the Light Guide, and set virtually any musical scale to the white keys. It will even re-map ‘wrong’ notes so you’re always in tune.

Chords
Activate chord mode and create a rich harmonic performance by playing single keys. Map chords simply by selecting mode and inversion, or by loading up a chord set – ready-to-play progressions to inspire and augment your own compositions.

Advanced MIDI Capabilities
Record the output of KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features directly into a DAW for further tweaking. Send MIDI to hardware synths and access software instruments and external gear from one controller – a great way to use the arpeggiator. Use the Controller Editor to adjust touch strip behavior, configure keyboard splits with Light Guide visual feedback, and create custom templates. You can even use the keyboard in standalone mode to control your favorite hardware – in the studio or on stage.

Save On KOMPLETE Software!
If you are purchasing, or already own an S-Series keyboard, you qualify for special pricing on KOMPLETE 10 and KOMPLETE 10 ULTIMATE. Unlock the full potential of your S-Series keyboard by combining it with the worldwide industry-standard instrument and effect suites for production, performance, and sound design. These two collections of advanced software instruments and effects not only give you a wealth of sound to choose from – they also fire up your imagination. And KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboards open up their full potential.

Contrary to the Maschine Jam, this is a great addition to the Maschine Studio when it comes to music production and live performances. It lets you browse through banks with ease while playing melodies, and is perfectly integrated with all of the NI-software